Episode notes
Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 1, Episode 25: What to Do After an Assault: A Guide for Survivors & Supporters
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and date rape that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
In the final, crucial part of this series on date rape, Dark Cancer moves from awareness to action. The episode begins with the podcast's central, powerful question: "What if it were you?" This is a direct call to empathy and a challenge to the bystander effect, urging listeners to consider their role in helping those who have been victimized.
The majority of the episode is dedicated to providing a clear, step-by-step guide for what to do in the immediate aftermath of an assault. This is vital, life-saving info ...
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